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Get animated behind the scenes of Wallace and Gromit’s
latest adventure
Running from 3 October 2005
This autumn, visitors to Explore-At-Bristol will get an amazing behind the
scenes insight into the science and magic of animation with a brand new
interactive exhibition Animated Adventures. Coinciding with the launch of
Aardman and DreamWorks’ latest feature film Wallace & Gromit The Curse of
the Were-rabbit, this unique exhibition showcases many of the incredible
sets and characters from the film.
Taking everyone on an interactive journey through all things animated, the
Animated Adventures exhibition captures the full animation process from
storyboards to set design. Find out how the world’s top animators create
their on-screen characters and discover the art of cel painting, stop
frame and CGI technology. All the industry’s secrets are revealed through
a fun and engaging mix of hands-on exhibits and multi-media pods that
guarantee to get everyone animated!
Explore will also get an exclusive addition to the touring exhibition with
two of the main sets from the much anticipated film Wallace & Gromit The
Curse of the Were-rabbit on show. Visitors will get a rare insight into
Aardman’s model-making and animation processes and get up close to see the
incredible detail involved in their handcrafted sets and models.
Dominating the floor is the set from the film’s lavish final scene with
the backdrop of the awesome Tottington Hall, the venue of the film’s main
event - the annual Giant Vegetable Competition. This was the largest set
used in the film’s production and is home to a huge magical fairground.
Catch the crowd of characters in the midst of a carnival of vibrantly
coloured tents, beautiful carousels and fun-filled fairground rides. As
the film’s title suggests, rabbits also feature greatly in the film - see
how many you can spot in the set. From prize bunnies at the hook a duck
stall to bunny shaped balloons, they have simply been breeding like,
well...rabbits!
But that’s not all, the exhibition includes another ten Aardman film sets
to admire. You can take a sneak peek inside Lady Tottington’s sumptuous
home, see Wallace and Gromit’s bunny-laden basement and get a closer look
at Wallace’s new hair-brained contraptions. You can even see how the furry
buck-toothed Were-rabbit was constructed in a stage-by-stage display!
A whopping 2.7tons of plasticine was used in the production of the film,
equivalent to the weight of a Land Rover, and each character gets a new
pair of eyes every two months! Why not come and discover loads more
fascinating facts about this comic adventure film that took four years in
the making.
Valerie Collins, At-Bristol’s Exhibitions Director says, ’Animated
Adventures is a fabulous touring exhibition that will give everyone the
chance to learn about the animation process, picking up top tips and
having a lot of fun along the way. Having sets from Aardman Animations’
latest film is also an incredible privilege, offering a once in a lifetime
opportunity to experience a behind the scenes insight into their Oscar®
winning filmmaking.’
Animated Adventures has been funded by the Millennium Commission and
designed and developed by W5, the Interactive Discovery Centre in Belfast.
It is the first of three touring exhibitions developed by a consortium of
the UK’s top science museums: At-Bristol, the National Museums of
Liverpool and W5.
The exhibition opens to the public on 3 October and is free with a ticket
to Explore. For more information please call
the information line 0845 3451235.
To contact the At-Bristol Press Office, please call Annabel Iles:
Tel: 0117 915 7152, fax: 0117 915 7200 or email
annabel.iles@at-bristol.org.uk
Note to Editors:
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At-Bristol, a registered
charity, has won 13 awards since opening in 2000 including the Good
Britain Guide 2001’s ‘Family Attraction of the Year’ and ‘Large Attraction
of the Year’ in the England in Excellence Awards South West. It consists
of three attractions:
Explore-At-Bristol - a hands-on science centre, IMAX® Theatre-At-Bristol
- the largest cinema screen in the west of England and Wildwalk-At-Bristol
- a journey from the origins of life to the ends of the Earth.
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It is a Landmark
Millennium Attraction whose principal partners include the Millennium
Commission (£44.3 million), the South West of England Regional Development
Agency (£17.1 million) and Bristol City Council (£15.7 million).
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Wallace and Gromit The Curse of the Were-rabbit opens in
cinemas on 14 October.
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